Romans 9:10–12
And not only this; but when Rebecca also had conceived by one, even by our father Isaac;
And not onely this, but when Rebecca also had conceiued by one, euen by our father Isaac,
(For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;)
(For the children being not yet borne, neither hauing done any good or euil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of workes, but of him that calleth.)
It was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger.
It was said vnto her, The *‖elder shall serue the ‖yonger.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, greater.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, lesser.
- *Cross-referenceGene. 25.23.
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From verse 10
- Genesis 25:21–23Rank 1 from verse 10
21And Isaac intreated the Lord for his wife, because she was barren: and the Lord was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived.
22And the children struggled together within her; and she said, If it be so, why am I thus? And she went to inquire of the Lord.
23And the Lord said unto her, Two nations are in thy womb, and two manner of people shall be separated from thy bowels; and the one people shall be stronger than the other people; and the elder shall serve the younger.
21And Isaac intreated the LORD for his wife, because she was barren: and the LORD was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceiued.
22And the children struggled together within her; and she said, If it be so, why am I thus? and shee went to enquire of the LORD.
23And the LORD said vnto her, Two nations are in thy wombe, and two maner of people shall be separated from thy bowels: and the one people shalbe stronger then the other people: and *the elder shall serue the yonger.
- Luke 16:26Rank 2 from verse 10
26And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence.
26And besides all this, betweene vs and you there is a great gulfe fixed, so that they which would passe from hence to you, cannot, neither can they passe to vs, that would come from thence.
- Romans 5:11Rank 3 from verse 10
- Romans 5:3Rank 4 from verse 10
From verse 11
- 2 Timothy 1:9Rank 1 from verse 11
9Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
9Who hath saued vs, and called vs with an holy calling, not according to our workes, but according to his owne purpose and grace, which was giuen vs in Christ Iesus, before the world began,
- Ephesians 1:4–5Rank 2 from verse 11
4According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
5Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
4According as he hath chosen vs in him, before the foundation of the world, that wee should bee holy, and without blame before him in loue:
5Hauing predestinated vs vnto the adoption of children by Iesus Christ to himselfe, according to the good pleasure of his will:
- 2 Peter 1:10Rank 3 from verse 11
- Ephesians 1:9–11Rank 4 from verse 11
9Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
10That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:
11In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
9Hauing made knowen vnto vs the mysterie of his will, according to his good pleasure, which he had purposed in himselfe,
10That in the dispensation of the fulnesse of times, he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in †heauen, and which are on earth, euen in him:
11In whom also we haue obteined an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsell of his owne will:
- Romans 8:28–30Rank 5 from verse 11
28And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
29For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
30Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.
28And wee know that all things worke together for good, to them that loue God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
29For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his sonne, that hee might bee the first borne amongst many brethren.
30Moreouer, whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also iustified: and whom he iustified, them he also glorified.
5Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
5Not by workes of righteousnesse which wee haue done, but according to his mercy he saued vs, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the holy Ghost,
- 1 Peter 5:10Rank 7 from verse 11
10But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
10But the God of all grace who hath called vs into his eternall glory by Christ Iesus, after that ye haue suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
- 2 Thessalonians 2:13–14Rank 8 from verse 11
13But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:
14Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
13But we are bound to giue thanks alway to God for you, brethren, beloued of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to saluation, through sanctification of the spirit, and beleefe of the trueth,
14Whereunto he called you by our Gospel, to the obteining of the glorie of the Lord Iesus Christ.
- Isaiah 14:24Rank 9 from verse 11
- Revelation 17:14Rank 10 from verse 11
14These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.
14These shal make warre with the Lambe, and the Lambe shal ouercome them: *For he is Lord of Lords, and King of kings, and they that are with him, are called, & chosen, and faithfull.
- Romans 11:5–7Rank 11 from verse 11
5Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.
6And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.
7What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded
5Euen so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.
6And if by grace, then is it no more of workes: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it bee of workes, then is it no more grace, otherwise worke is no more worke.
7What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for, but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were ‖blinded,
- Romans 4:17Rank 12 from verse 11
17(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were.
17(As it is written, *I haue made thee a father of many nations) ‖before him whom he beleeued, euen God who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which bee not, as though they were,
- Ephesians 2:9Rank 13 from verse 11
- Isaiah 14:26–27Rank 14 from verse 11
26This is the purpose that is purposed upon the whole earth: and this is the hand that is stretched out upon all the nations.
27For the Lord of hosts hath purposed, and who shall disannul it? and his hand is stretched out, and who shall turn it back?
26This is the purpose, that is purposed vpon the whole earth: and this is the hand that is stretched out vpon all the nations.
27*For the LORD of hostes hath purposed, and who shall disanull it? and his hand is stretched out, and who shall turne it backe?
- Isaiah 46:10–11Rank 15 from verse 11
10Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:
11Calling a ravenous bird from the east, the man that executeth my counsel from a far country: yea, I have spoken it, I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed it, I will also do it.
10*Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsell shall stand, and I wil doe all my pleasure:
11†Calling a rauenous bird from the East, the man that executeth my counsell from a farre countrey; yea I haue spoken it, I will also bring it to passe, I haue purposed it, I will also doe it.
- Psalms 51:5Rank 16 from verse 11
- 1 Thessalonians 1:4Rank 17 from verse 11
- Ephesians 2:3Rank 18 from verse 11
3Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.
3Among whom also we all had our conuersation in times past, in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling †the desires of the flesh, and of the minde, and were by nature the children of wrath, euen as others:
- Isaiah 23:9Rank 19 from verse 11
- 1 Thessalonians 2:12Rank 20 from verse 11
- Ephesians 3:11Rank 21 from verse 11
- Jeremiah 51:29Rank 22 from verse 11
29And the land shall tremble and sorrow: for every purpose of the Lord shall be performed against Babylon, to make the land of Babylon a desolation without an inhabitant.
29And the land shall tremble and sorrow: for euery purpose of the LORD shalbe performed against Babylon, to make the land of Babylon a desolation without an inhabitant.
From verse 12
- Genesis 25:22–23Rank 1 from verse 12
22And the children struggled together within her; and she said, If it be so, why am I thus? And she went to inquire of the Lord.
23And the Lord said unto her, Two nations are in thy womb, and two manner of people shall be separated from thy bowels; and the one people shall be stronger than the other people; and the elder shall serve the younger.
22And the children struggled together within her; and she said, If it be so, why am I thus? and shee went to enquire of the LORD.
23And the LORD said vnto her, Two nations are in thy wombe, and two maner of people shall be separated from thy bowels: and the one people shalbe stronger then the other people: and *the elder shall serue the yonger.
- 1 Kings 22:47Rank 2 from verse 12
- 2 Samuel 8:14Rank 3 from verse 12
14¶ And he put garrisons in Edom; throughout all Edom put he garrisons, and all they of Edom became David’s servants. And the Lord preserved David whithersoever he went.
14¶ And he put garrisons in Edom; thorowout all Edom put he garrisons, and all they of Edom became Dauids seruants: and the LORD preserued Dauid whithersoeuer he went.
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Romans 9:10
Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of conceive, meaning to become pregnant. Sense 2: To form an idea, plan, purpose, or understanding in the mind.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
1. Used to emphasize, include, or precisely identify what is meant: indeed, precisely, or namely. 2. Used to mark a boundary, endpoint, or full reach in place, time, or degree: up to, as far as, or through. 3. In ‘even as,’ ‘even so,’ and like constructions, just as, exactly so, or in the same manner. 4. The evening, or close of day. 5. Equal, level, identical, balanced, or uniform.
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Sense 1: A male parent or begetter. Sense 2: An ancestor, forefather, founder, source, originator, chief, elder, or one bearing paternal authority and care. Sense 3: God as Father, including the Father of Jesus Christ and of those described as his children.
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Romans 9:11
1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.
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1. Up to or at the present or stated time; still. 2. At some future time. 3. Nevertheless; however. 4. In addition; further.
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1. Also not; nor, introducing or joining a further negative statement or prohibition. 2. Not either, or none, of the alternatives named, commonly in a neither ... nor construction.
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Sense 1: Right, morally upright, beneficial, pleasing, useful, suitable, sound, favourable, or excellent. Sense 2: A good thing, benefit, welfare, possession, or goods. Sense 3: In ‘make good,’ to repair, repay, fulfil, establish, or prove.
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Sense 1: Moral wickedness, sin, wrong, or corruption. Sense 2: Harm, misery, calamity, adversity, or punishment.
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The one true God.
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Agreeing or corresponding; in conformity with; as stated, measured, or directed by.
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Sense 1: The act of choosing or a choice made. Sense 2: Those who are chosen, collectively.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Power or strength. Sense 2: An auxiliary expressing possibility or permission.
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Sense 1: To be upright, rise, stop, remain, endure, take or keep a position, be established, withstand, or present oneself before another. Sense 2: A fixed position or state of stopping, as in ‘at a stand’.
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Plural of work: acts, deeds, labours, operations, products, or things made.
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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
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Romans 9:12
Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
To work for, obey, attend, minister to, worship, or fulfil a purpose.
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Not so old as another; less advanced in age.
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9For this is the word of promise, At this time will I come, and Sara shall have a son.
9For this is the word of promise, *At this time will I come, and Sara shall haue a sonne.
10And not only this; but when Rebecca also had conceived by one, even by our father Isaac;
10And not onely this, but when Rebecca also had conceiued by one, euen by our father Isaac,
Selected passage11(For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;)
11(For the children being not yet borne, neither hauing done any good or euil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of workes, but of him that calleth.)
Selected passage12It was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger.
12It was said vnto her, The *‖elder shall serue the ‖yonger.
Selected passage13As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.
13As it is written, *Iacob haue I loued, but Esau haue I hated.